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Orrville
Dallas County, Alabama
ZipCodes
36767
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Orrville was named for local mill owneer, James F. Orr.
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NOTED NOTABLES
Jimmy Ellis aka, Orion
Orrville was home to singer Jimmy Ellis known as ORION. His music still continues to please and entertain fans around the world today. Current music releases have given way to a best selling boxset for BearFamily Records located in Germany. Orion/Jimmy Ellis continues as a music legend as the man who had the voice of a king.
Jimmy Ellis owned and operated several business inthe Orrville area. Sadly, Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson were murdered in Jimmy's Pawn Shop on December 12, 1998.
Home of the Antique Tractor, Car, Gas Engine and Craft Show held each year in November.
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The number of housing units was:
1990 - 103
2000- 118
Median household income:
2000 - $ 28,571
2005 - $ 27,500
Median house value:
2000 - $ 63,300
2005 - $ 63,200
Orrville is located in the Central Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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